Dark Link

File:Legend of Zelda Emblem.gif Super Smash Bros. fighter Dark Link
File:DarkLinkCostume.jpg
Game appearances
Super Smash Bros. Melee (non-playable) Super Smash Bros. Brawl (non-playable or playable using one of Link's alternate costumes.)
Special moves
Standard:  Bow (SSBM); Hero's Bow (SSBB) Side:  Boomerang (SSBM); Gale Boomerang (SSBB) Up:  Spin Attack Down:  Bomb Final Smash:  Triforce Slash (SSBB)

Dark Link (also known as Shadow Link or Link's Shadow; in Japan, simply as Doppelgänger) is the evil counterpart of the hero of Hyrule, Link. This shadowy being resembles Link exactly, except for the fact that Dark Link is completely black. Shadow Link is also a master swordsman, just like the original. Unlike other enemies featured in the Super Smash Bros. series, Dark Link does not have a trophy.

History

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Dark Link has appeared in Super Smash Bros. Melee as the opponent of Event Match 18: Link's Adventure. In the battle, the player controls a red-clad Link, who has two extra lives. The fighter must defeat Shadow Link, who also has two lives. The two swordsmen fought at the Temple, with no time limit. However, any character can become completely black like he is, using an Action Replay cheat.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Dark Link is one of Link's alternate costumes. This time, he takes his appearance from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess where he has more detail and red eyes. Dark Link still appears in an Event, where Link has to fight him once again. This time, they fight in a Stamina match on the Bridge of Eldin, and have 200 HP each. One of Toon Link's alternative costumes is a Dark Toon Link.

Mario Series Appearances

Title	Description	Release Date	System/Format
Super Smash Bros. Melee	Boss in an event match	2001	Gamecube
Super Smash Bros. Brawl	Playable as one of Link's alternate costumes, and also boss in an event match.	2008	Nintendo Wii